Maar hulle was opstandig teen My, hulle wou nie luister na My nie. Nie een van hulle het die vuil afgode waarvan hy hou, weggegooi nie, hulle het nie die afgode van Egipte gelos nie. Ek het gedink Ek sal hulle daar in Egipte straf en Ek sal aanhou totdat Ek nie meer kwaad is nie.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking and saying that the Israelites did not listen to Him and continued to worship false idols. This made God very angry, and He decided to pour out His fury on them in Egypt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who promised to play with you but kept playing with their toys instead. You got upset and said, 'I won’t play with you anymore.' That’s how God felt when the Israelites kept worshipping other gods instead of Him.
Historical Background
The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel in the 6th century BCE. This verse was written during a time when the Israelites were in exile in Babylon, reflecting back on their time in Egypt and their disobedience.
Living It Out Today
When we continue to follow our own desires and ignore God’s commands, it can lead to negative consequences. Like a child who ignores their parent’s rules, we need to listen to God and follow His guidance.